Author: Cat Hooper
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Lambton Worm Customs House
At the end of the brilliant performance of Jack & the Beanstalk the cast announced that 2017’s Custom’s House production would be the Lambton Worm. We were intrigued and loved the idea of the Customs House re-telling a local legend in their own unique way. I’ll admit my knowledge of this legend goes as far…
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Cat’s February Book Club
The start of the year lends itself to lots of nights curled up in front of the fire reading a good novel. I’ve made a good start on my Good Reads target of 35 books in 2017 and here’s a few I’ve enjoyed over the month of January: The Fault in Our Stars by John…
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Eldon Bowl Newcastle – Bowling with Kids
The weekend was here and we didn’t have a plan for Saturday afternoon. Gloomy miserable weather was forecast so whatever we did had to be indoors. After asking our lovely facebook crew for recommendations of places to go bowling was suggested. Lane 7 had been the first bowling lane to spring to mind, we had been…
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The Word – South Shields
Libraries have had a lot of bad press in the last few years. Local authorities all over the country are closing branches and slashing opening hours. Close to home, our own Gosforth library has seen opening times reduced, despite the protests of the local community. In tough economic times big decisions have to be made…
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Durham Oriental Museum
On Sunday afternoon we decided to head down the A1 to visit Durham for a few hours. It’s a gorgeous city that we don’t visit often enough. In the past we have enjoyed lovely afternoons strolling along the river with a picnic in hand. Durham is also a great place for a browse in the shops…
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Cat’s Best Books of 2016
To kick off 2017, I thought I’d share my round up of the best books of 2016, that I have read. I had been an avid reader before the girls came along. Many an evening was spent reading a classic novel or a light-hearted chick lit. My part-time student job was in the local library.…
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Customs House – Jack & The Beanstalk and the Giant’s Feast
Its a bit strange reflecting on a pantomine visit on a cold early January morning. The traditional British pantomine is the epitome of all things glittery, fun and festive. Today I’m really not feeling that vibe. Even though it was only last Wednesday so much seems to have happened in a week. New Years’ Eve has…
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Top 5 – Disneyland Paris at Christmas
Disneyland Paris at Christmas is a great time to go. From the amazing decorations, piped in festive music, themed Christmas shows and parade it really is a magical experience. Disney know how to pull together the Christmas theme. Here are some of our highlights from our last trip to inspire anyone thinking of going next Christmas, grab…
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James and the Giant Peach – Northern Stage
I Cannot quite believe we have made it to Christmas Eve. It’s been a crazily busy month but we have loved every single Christmas light, market, party, nativity performance and despite almost having a meltdown last week really wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m so very ready for a few days staying with the family-eating…
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Disney Sequoia Lodge Golden Forest Club Review – Disneyland Paris
Just two months after Alan’s run at the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon, we were heading to the Disney’s Sequoia Lodge Golden Forest Club at, with the girls in tow for some Disney festive fun. The red-eye 6 am flight from Newcastle was still a bit of a killer when the alarm when off at 3…